{"id":2487,"date":"2021-07-08T13:24:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T17:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/?p=2487"},"modified":"2021-07-08T13:24:41","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T17:24:41","slug":"tips-to-fight-coronasomnia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/tips-to-fight-coronasomnia\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Fight \u201cCoronasomnia\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you experienced poor quality of sleep or been having trouble falling asleep<\/a> since the start of the pandemic? If so, you\u2019re not alone. According to one survey, 56%<\/a> of U.S. adults have experienced an increase in sleep disturbances over the past year. Below we review why the cause and tips for getting better sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of Coronasomnia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the root causes of insomnia is stress. Stress has a negative effect on sleep and is a well-known risk factor for insomnia because it activates the autonomic nervous system and triggers the release of adrenaline and cortisol. From worrying about you or your loved ones getting sick to facing financial insecurity, it\u2019s safe to say we\u2019ve all been extra stressed throughout the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another cause of insomnia is a disrupted routine. Our internal clocks rely on a dependable sleep schedule in order to regulate, but many have experienced disruptions to our sleep routines, exercise routines and work schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screens are another way the circadian rhythm can be disrupted. With most workplaces moving to remove Zoom formats and not much else to do besides watch TV and scroll, many of us have had much longer daily screen times than usual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get Better Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are tips for getting better sleep:<\/p>\n\n\n\n